POTTSVILLE - The Lady Apaches protected their home floor in Pottsville's first game in the 5AAA Conference junior high tournament Wednesday night by edging Clinton 38-35.

The win sets up a matchup with Dardanelle - which defeated Mayflower on Monday - at 5 p.m. today.

The Lady Apaches (14-10) exploded for 16 points in the first quarter to go on for the win. The home team took a 22-15 lead into halftime before the Lady Yellowjackets pulled within one (27-26) after the third quarter.

Andrea Willingham led Pottsville with 14 points and six rebounds. Britney Nealy and Danni Alexander each had eight points apiece. Brooka Simmons finished with five points.